Zaid
Borrowed from Arabic زَيْد (zayd).
Every Zaid since 1969 — 7,460 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Zaid
Zaid is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #677 in 2025 with 402 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1969, 7,460 American babies have been named Zaid. Its peak came in 2018, when 475 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Zaid stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Zaid year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 402 | #677 |
| 2024 | 416 | #661 |
| 2023 | 367 | #726 |
| 2022 | 414 | #662 |
| 2021 | 407 | #666 |
| 2020 | 390 | #669 |
| 2019 | 425 | #635 |
| 2018 | 475 | #581 |
| 2017 | 303 | #775 |
| 2016 | 242 | #900 |
| 2015 | 249 | #889 |
| 2014 | 221 | #958 |
| 2013 | 232 | #901 |
| 2012 | 217 | #941 |
| 2011 | 183 | #1,041 |
| 2010 | 211 | #952 |
| 2009 | 200 | #990 |
| 2008 | 219 | #931 |
| 2007 | 188 | #1,016 |
| 2006 | 183 | #1,007 |
| 2005 | 164 | #1,031 |
| 2004 | 174 | #966 |
| 2003 | 159 | #999 |
| 2002 | 113 | #1,222 |
| 2001 | 89 | #1,414 |
| 2000 | 91 | #1,390 |
| 1995 | 50 | #1,781 |
| 1990 | 34 | #2,169 |
| 1985 | 11 | #4,048 |
| 1980 | 12 | #3,613 |
| 1975 | 13 | #3,077 |
| 1970 | 5 | #5,429 |
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Famous people named Zaid
- Zaid ibn Shaker Politician · 1934–2002
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Zaid mean?
Borrowed from Arabic زَيْد (zayd).
How popular is the name Zaid in 2025?
Zaid ranked #677 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 402 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Zaid?
7,460 babies have been named Zaid in the United States since 1969, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Zaid most popular?
Zaid peaked in 2018, when 475 newborns received the name.
Is Zaid a boy or girl name?
Zaid is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Zaid rising or falling?
Zaid is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Zaid?
Well-known people named Zaid include Zaid ibn Shaker (politician).